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Before upgrading to 9.3.1, I was able to use the Pencil in the Notes app. Now, when I create a new Note, I don't get the scribble options on the keyboard. I can, however, use Microsoft OneNote and use the Pencil to draw.
I removed the Pairing in Bluetooth, reconnected and Paired the Pencil again. It's currently charged at 93%. So why can't I see the drawing options in Notes?
Thanks in advance!
Wade
iPad Pro, iOS 9.3.1
I think I have the solution...solved the problem for me. In the notes app, there are 2 folders. One has all of your notes synced to your account, the other says "On my iPad."
As long as you are in the "On my iPad" folder, the squiggly line is in the bottom right corner and you can draw with your Pencil. If you are in the regular Notes folder, the squiggly line is not present or available. I don't know if this changed between 9.3 and 9.3.1 but this solved the problem for me. Hope this helps you.
I think I have the solution...solved the problem for me. In the notes app, there are 2 folders. One has all of your notes synced to your account, the other says "On my iPad."
As long as you are in the "On my iPad" folder, the squiggly line is in the bottom right corner and you can draw with your Pencil. If you are in the regular Notes folder, the squiggly line is not present or available. I don't know if this changed between 9.3 and 9.3.1 but this solved the problem for me. Hope this helps you.
Have you found a solution? I also have this problem on 9.3.1 and use this feature often and I am now missing it.
Yeah, that worked... odd... it shouldn't matter where the Note is stored. And it wasn't in the place I was looking... on the far left on the keyboard.
Thanks!
I agree that it shouldn't matter where the note comes from, you should be able to mark it up with the Pencil. I honestly can't remember if it worked differently before 9.3.1 as I didn't run into the problem until 9.3.1. Maybe we could mark up notes from anywhere in 9.1-9.3 but someone who is still using iOS in that range would have to confirm.
Glad it solved the problem for you as well.
Chad
iPad Pro - Pencil not working in Notes
